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Nintendo uploads ARMS stream (Japanese, nearly an hour)... Game looks fantastic!
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Neoleo2143
Member
A single joy con costs the same amount as a Wii Remote did. I've no issue with them since there's a ton of tech in them.
But that pro controller price point, is yeesh.
But that pro controller price point, is yeesh.
Mister Wolf
Gold Member
I would love to see this at Evo. It needs to replace Smash Bros Melee.
LiveFromKyoto
Member
Every time I see this game all I can think of is a cynical press laying in wait to 7.5 it.
Imagine real-life pro boxers joining the competition and demolish players by pure boxing instincts lol.
Simon-chan
Member
Gomu Gomu no Simulator.
DashReindeer
Lead Community Manager, Outpost Games
When has a console manufacturer ever done that? I mean seriously, when has that ever happened? How is that a realistic expectation? Did your PS4 come with 4 controllers? Your Xbox One? Your Wii U? Your PS3? Your Xbox 360? Your Wii? Your PS2? Your Xbox? Your PS1? I mean, we can run through the entire history of videogame consoles and I don't believe there's been a single console ever that came with 4 controllers out of the box. The Switch is actually at least slightly kinder in this regard in that there are two usable "controllers" from the get-go in the form of the Joy Cons. Sure, they don't allow for multiplayer for all games, but something like Mario Kart would be playable two players straight out of the box.
This is a ridiculous complaint. If you want to complain about the price of Joy Cons then yeah, I am right there with you. The fact that you have to buy more controllers though is not the problem. The pricing of them is.
EDIT: It occurs to me that this was sarcasm, but if it was, then this can just be directed at the first guy who complained that he had to buy more controllers for multiplayer I guess...
OrbitalBeard
Member
Hopefully we have another great new Nintendo IP here.
For all those 20 hours ARMS sessions you're going to have?`Also you won't be able to charge the Joycons while playing ARMS anyways, unless you use the less fun standard controls.
It would appear Joycons are sold in sets of two, unless I'm mistaken.
Also, you can use classic controls if needed.
I'm confident this is the next great Nintendo IP. Just a matter of Nintendo marketing it right. It's made by some of their most talented developers, and it resembles a hero game in the Overwatch era. If they play their cards right, it could find an audience.
LiveFromKyoto
Member
Why would you use the charging grip for this? That makes zero sense.
In fairness, the Pro Controller contains all of that same tech, minus the IR camera, and boasts a better general comfort level, better D-pad, and double the joy-con's battery life.
Granted I'm not thrilled with the price either, but this also isn't a Wii U Pro situation where it lacked motion control or even basic rumble. For what they're charging for a pair of Joy-con, I can at least somewhat understand.
Back to ARMS itself, I caught a bit of this stream live but I'll enjoy seeing it in greater detail after work. I'm very intrigued by how the game is shaping up so far. I'm not concerned with the number of fighters or fists, I'm sure there will be enough variety to pick from, but single player is a small concern. I'll give the devs the benefit of the doubt for now, though.
Luffy DLC when?
OrbitalBeard
Member
Definitely. I just need some single player content to be fully convinced. The only reason I'm a little worried on that front is due to it being so close to launch. Hopefully they've had plenty of time to pack this thing with content.
freethoughtbubble
Member
Lmao.
Back to reality, this is the Switch game I'm most excited about atm. I wonder how long it's been in development for, though. I'm concerned the game may be light on content out of the gate. Assuming it gets the full Splatoon treatment, I could see this being another break out hit for Nintendo.
DashReindeer
Lead Community Manager, Outpost Games
Yeah, although in order for the characters to truly reach the level of popularity that they deserve, they need new names. Spring Boy and Ribbon Girl are far too generic and just not interesting enough. I mean, in the middle of a frantic match of Overwatch, I may call McCree "Cowboy," Genji "Ninja" and Winston "Monkey," but that's just for clarity's sake.
These character designs are pretty good and they deserve better names than something so obvious.
Simon-chan
Member
It's not a bad idea, actually.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Notice the release date is Spring
Hard to say if it'll be rich in content, but I think for this first showing they were trying to contain the scope so people could understand the game's concept. They've already confirmed there will be more characters, for example.
I like the character names, but yeah, they're not the kind of names that make it easy to search them online, for example. That's one reason I think fan artists will have some trouble finding each other.
As I glanced over your comment I jumbled all the words together and somehow imagined the idea of people getting extra serious with ARMS and playing the game with wrist weights attached to their arms making the game more challenging and kind of a work out in a way. I guess you could even play using weighted gloves if you could find something heavy enough (maybe 5lbs each hand) that would also be flexible enough to manipulate the joy con efficiently. I do realize how ridiculous this idea is.
Schnozberry
Member
The Treehouse stream explained the basics of the Rock Paper Scissors dynamic between punching, grabbing, and blocking. Then you have the additional layers of jumping, dashing, and being able to bend punches. On top of that, heavier and lighter characters have their own set of advantages and disadvantages. It seems like a really well thought out fighting system.
OrbitalBeard
Member
Oh yeah, there will definitely be a lot more in the game than what was shown during the event, I'm not worried about that.
You're able to move in all directions, both on ground and in the air. You can also dash in all directions.
Spring could mean March, but I don.t think they have a first party title in May?Notice the release date is Spring
Dark Cloud
Member
Yeah, it was sarcasm. Lol
I'm gonna echo the people who say that ARMS reminds them of Splatoon. New colourful IP with distinct character designs, generally well received with good impressions by people who have played it. Probably won't be as breakout a hit as Splatoon was, but ARMS looks like it will do quite well.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
WOOSH
TyMiles2012
Member
Like the OP said, you can use traditional controls. So each person can play with a single joycon.
Nocturnowl
Member
Not that I'm a motion control bogeyman by any stretch but my interest massively increased when they mentioned button controls as an option even if I like the idea of trying out the motion, kinda feel like that confirms it wont be a wii boxing 2.0 kerfuffle.
Anyway, can't wait to see more characters and content, there's potential here and I just hope it doesn't end up being half baked as a result of early console release syndrome.
Anyway, can't wait to see more characters and content, there's potential here and I just hope it doesn't end up being half baked as a result of early console release syndrome.
DashReindeer
Lead Community Manager, Outpost Games
I typed it all out, and then was like, "wait a second..."
A game featuring a guy called spring man in which the main gimmick are springy arms will be released on spring 2017.
That's what makes it funny.
